Photo: Ron Shawley · CC BY 3.0Buttermilk Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A plunge on Hines Run.
The details
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- Hines Run
- Coordinates
- 40.41901, -79.0664
About Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls is a 45-foot plunge in Pennsylvania, on Hines Run.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Buttermilk Falls 6.4/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Buttermilk Falls?
Buttermilk Falls drops about 45 feet, in Pennsylvania.
Where is Buttermilk Falls?
Buttermilk Falls is a waterfall in Pennsylvania, at 40.41901, -79.0664.
Is Buttermilk Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.4/10.
Gear for the trip
As an Amazon Associate, Plungeworthy earns from qualifying purchases.
